Origin
Alaska, IN
Morning in Alaska on Friday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alaska, IN to White River, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
133.1 mi
214 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alaska, IN
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White River, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alaska, IN to White River, IN covers 133.1 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 41, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, West Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.8 miles on US 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.6 miles from Alaska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 133.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Alaska, IN to White River, IN covers 133.1 miles and takes about 2h 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 73.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near SR 42 / County Road 500 N.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 133.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (SR 42 / County Road 500 N): Navigation decision point; at 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.3 mi into trip
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~12m in
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SR 42 / County Road 500 N
Turn left onto SR 42 / County Road 500 N
Navigation decision point
6
42 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11A-B
Toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
7
42.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 40 East, SR 46 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11B
Toward US 40 East, SR 46 West
5
42.8 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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US 40; SR 46
Continue onto US 40; SR 46
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
133 mi into trip
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~2h 55m in
|
County Road 970
Turn sharp right onto County Road 970
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 41 | 73.8 mi | 1h 28m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 29 mi | 31m |
| West Broadway Street | 8.8 mi | 12m |
| SR 46 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| State Road 42 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Bowman Road | 1.3 mi | 4m |
| County Road 500 N | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 41
— 73.8 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alaska, IN and White River, IN.
1
Start on Lewisville Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewisville Road
2
Turn right onto North Bowman Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Bowman Road
3
Continue on County Road 1250 West
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1250 West
4
Turn left onto SR 42
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 500 N
5
Continue on SR 42
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Patrick Road
6
Turn right onto SR 42
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
State Road 42
7
Turn right onto US 231
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
S Main St
8
Continue on US 231
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
10
Merge onto I 70
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 11A-B
Toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 11B
Toward US 40 East, SR 46 West
13
Turn straight onto US 40; SR 46
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
US 40; SR 46
14
Continue on US 40; SR 46
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 40; SR 46
Use the left lane.
15
Turn straight onto SR 46; SR 641
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 46; SR 641
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge onto US 41; US 150
48 mi
·
59 min
·
US 41; US 150
18
Take the exit onto US 41; US 150
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 41; US 150
19
Merge onto US 41; US 50; US 150
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 41; US 50; US 150
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 41
24 mi
·
27 min
·
US 41
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
22
Turn straight onto SR 64; SR 65
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
West Broadway Street
23
Turn left onto County Road 965
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
County Road 965
24
Continue on County Road 250 North
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 250 North
25
Turn sharp right onto County Road 970
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
County Road 970
26
Arrive at destination
County Road 970
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.6 miles from Alaska, IN, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.6 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near White River, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alaska, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alaska, IN
This is one driving day of about 133.1 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Alaska, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 41 for about 73.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.6 mi from Alaska, IN · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.6 miles from Alaska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.8 miles.
Arriving in White River, IN
The final approach into White River, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around White River, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.81 one way
$41.62 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.85 | $45.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.61 | $51.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.39 | $58.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.98 | $6.39 |
| Efficient EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.65 | $5.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.63 | $8.52 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
White River, IN
Morning in White River on Friday
Local time
9:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alaska, IN to White River, IN covers 133.1 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 41, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, West Broadway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.6 miles from Alaska, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 133.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (SR 42 / County Road 500 N): Navigation decision point; at 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Alaska, IN to White River, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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